Russia's environmental consulting services market is the ninth largest in the world. It currently has about 1.7% share of the global environmental consulting services market. The market grew at a CAGR of 4.6% in the historic period and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% in the forecast period.

Russia is witnessing rising temperatures and melting of the Arctic glaciers, affecting river flows and supply of fresh water. Rising sea levels are raising concerns over lives of marine animals and threat of floods, thereby effecting the country's operations. Environment consultants should aim towards working with the Russian government and private enterprises in reducing carbon emissions, flood management, conservation of the ecological balance, and curbing global warming.

The Russian economy is one of the world's largest producer of carbon energy or gas, oil and coal. The country also has one of the largest energy consumption. Environmental consulting companies can aim to realize large potential to minimize carbon emissions and pollutants being discharged from manufacturing units by offering advanced technologies.